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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-30
from Coronado, California


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Victim Details

Mar 3, 2024

Mar 5, 2024

48201

1996-1321

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

66642

69 inches

174 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1966

1976

1996

Jul 3, 1996

Sliver Strand State Beach, W. of Tower 4

Coronado

California

San Diego County

92118

Unknown

46701

Coronado Police Department

Coronado

California

San Diego County

700 Orange Avenue, , Coronado, California

6195227350

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/police_services

Brown

3" in length

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: A tattoo of five dots was between the left hand index finger and thumb.

  • Clothing: 1-pair of 'Reeboks' athletic shoes 1-paair of white socks 1-brown denim jeans 1-white briefs 1-black print small 'Nike' t-shirt
  • Other: A few Mexican coins and matches were in his pocket.


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Case Description

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The decedent is a currently unidentified Hispanic male estimated to be in his 20's. On the morning of 07/03/1996, the decedent was found in the incoming surf in the beach at Silver Strand Beach.
Date Found: 1996-07-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP117439

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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    Richard Torres
    Richard Torres
    MP96313 • Missing since Feb 4, 1996 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Miguel Cosio Jr.
    Miguel Cosio Jr.
    MP35774 • Missing since Nov 20, 1987 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 88%174 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Antonio Ortega
    Antonio Ortega
    MP3922 • Missing since Aug 19, 1995 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 45%301 mi away
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Physical features: Tattoo: dot, hand
    81%Moderate
    Francisco Mack
    Francisco Mack
    MP102439 • Missing since Dec 4, 1988 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jason Dies
    Jason Dies
    MP19028 • Missing since Jun 18, 1991 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 130–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Gustavo Cabrera
    Gustavo Cabrera
    MP20558 • Missing since Dec 6, 1977 from El Cajon, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Michael Wake
    Michael Wake
    MP18228 • Missing since Jul 28, 1994 from Bonita, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Fernando Fernandez Ramos
    Fernando Fernandez Ramos
    MP57874 • Missing since Jan 1, 1994 from El Monte, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 190–220 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    MP8271 • Missing since Feb 14, 1995 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 88%174 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Rogelio Sernas
    Rogelio Sernas
    MP111615 • Missing since May 26, 1984 from Indio, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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